Interference Theory

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Subdecks (2)

Cards (16)

  • Interference Theory
    Only works when the recall is similar
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  • Proactive interference

    • Previously stored information interferes with the ability to recall something new
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  • Retroactive interference
    • Encoding of new info disrupts previously stored info
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  • Proactive interference works forward in time (old affects new)
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  • Retroactive interference works backwards in time (new affects old)
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